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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,381.32, 33,702.90 and 21,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,381.32, 33,702.90 and 21,754.76 is: 30,072.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,381.32 : 33,702.90 = 21,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,381.32/33,702.90 = 21,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,381.32x = 33,702.90 × 21,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,381.32x = 733,198,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,198,500.80/24,381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,072.14

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